Fyne Audio Previews Special Production Vintage Classic Gold S
June 6, 2024 Comments Off on Fyne Audio Previews Special Production Vintage Classic Gold S
The Gold SP Series will launch in Autumn 2024 in 8, 10, and 15-inch versions with IsoFlare drivers. Performance is further enhanced through upgraded electronics. These will include fully Deep Cryogenically Treated (DCT) crossovers, upgraded internal wiring, and gold-plated ETI terminals, delivering state-of-the-art sound engineering in a design that pays tribute to the golden age of Hi-Fi.
More details to come…
Tip: Fyne Audio’s Classic Speakers look a lot like Tannoy’s Super Gold Monitor (SGM), Stirling III LZ Special Edition, and Autograph 12 speakers, and that is no accident. Dr. Paul Mills is a former Tannoy Speaker designer and is now the technical director for Fyne Audio
Muarah Audio MT-3 Turntable $2990 Review
June 6, 2024 Comments Off on Muarah Audio MT-3 Turntable $2990 Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2024/1/16/muarah-mt3-turntable
Type “3K turntables” into Google and press the shopping tab. It’s almost overwhelming the choices for your analog dollar. As such, only the very best sound and design value-for-money products will survive. I’m confident that an audition of this ‘table, correctly set up and with an appropriate cartridge, will convince those searching for their next turntable to shortlist the Muarah Audio MT-3. At USD 2990 including a well-designed tonearm, it’s a solid analog bargain. A warm recommendation from me.
HiFi Ray Tubes (APOS) 6SN7 and 12AU7 Select tubes
June 6, 2024 Comments Off on HiFi Ray Tubes (APOS) 6SN7 and 12AU7 Select tubes
Audio-Technica AT-ART20 Moving-Coil Cartridge $2900 Review
June 4, 2024 Comments Off on Audio-Technica AT-ART20 Moving-Coil Cartridge $2900 Review
A-T claims a channel separation of 30dB at 1kHz, a frequency response of 20Hz to 50kHz, an output voltage of a healthy 0.55mV (1kHz at 5cm/sec), and an overall weight of 9.3gm. The suggested load impedance is >100 ohms, with a recommended tracking force in the range of 1.6–2.0gm. Average compliance figures and moderate mass suggest this cartridge would be easy to accommodate in a variety of high-quality, medium-mass tonearms such as SME and Origin Live.
It’s worth noting that the stylus tip of the ART20 is some way forward in the body, which could present a problem for arms with insufficient front/rear alignment. The SME Series IV tonearm I used had no problem with this, but SME arms are among the most flexible in the world in terms of mounting position and adjustment.
PS Audio Aspen FR10 Loudspeaker $9999 Review
June 4, 2024 Comments Off on PS Audio Aspen FR10 Loudspeaker $9999 Review
And true to my experience when I swapped in new premium capacitors in several equipment mods, after sounding nice initially, the presentation briefly took a turn for the worse as the caps settled in; the FR10s didn’t sound quite as well defined. However, after maybe 20 more hours of listening to music and watching high-definition TV and movies through them, that passed, and as the American reality singing competition show, The Voice, hit full stride, my wife and I were amazed at the detail in their highs, clarity through the midrange, and the surprising fullness and depth of their bass response. Voices were rich and natural, acoustic guitars well-articulated through their leading edges, transients, and decay, drum kits punchy and well-delineated, and the bass guitar deep and impressive. And while watching a movie, we were transplanted to a dance club with the throbbing thumps of electronic dance music!
FIIO M23 REVIEW
June 3, 2024 Comments Off on FIIO M23 REVIEW
And if the brand began as a chi-fi maker, with cheap but nice products, FiiO has been constantly moving upmarket and, nowadays, it’d be hard to truly label them as “chi-fi”, rather than Hi-Fi – especially with TOTL players like the FiiO M17.
An amazing player, I considered “one, if not the best player you can get in this price range – as long as you’re okay to carry this little brick with you – that was gifted an “Headfonia Award” for best DAP, thanks to its amazing performances, sheer power, and unrivaled versatility.
Rotel Michi X5 Review
June 3, 2024 Comments Off on Rotel Michi X5 Review
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/rotel-michi-x5
The X5 comes across as rather more programme-dependent tan the X3, even if it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. With the Jared Sacks recording of the Oyster Duo’s Stolen Pearls recital there’s the odd effect of Nicky Schwartz’s double-bass dominating the piano of his wife, Anna Fedorova, and for all the weight and resonance of the double-bass here, the two sound like they’re playing some way away with the surrounding acoustic tending to swallow them up. Of course, sometimes this slight lack of ambience can help – or at least change – the sound of a recording. For example, John Challenger’s beautiful Salisbury Meditation recital is curated from 270 hours of live recordings made while the newly-restored organ was played in Salisbury Cathedral during the on-site Covid-19 vaccinations – the ambience of the instrument accompanied by the hushed bustle going on down in the cathedral’s nave. Via the X5, there’s still a fine sense of the instrument in the lofty space, but that rustle of atmosphere is somewhat diminished, which is a good thing for focus on the playing, but it may rob the recordings of a little of their magic.
Dan Clark Audio E3 Planar Headphones Review
June 3, 2024 Comments Off on Dan Clark Audio E3 Planar Headphones Review
Chord Ultima Integrated Review
June 2, 2024 Comments Off on Chord Ultima Integrated Review
The power button sphere is also something very special: a translucent ball that can be freely rotated and which functions as a button, and power status indicator light, and, I presume, an IR receiver window. I found that direct sunlight from the side windows on the front panel can affect the IR operational range, and on one very bright day in my room with no curtains, I had to get up from the couch and move forward to get the amp to respond. In that single case, the range was 3 meters. On every other day of my testing, though, the range was normal, and I had no issues operating the amp.
After reading about this, Chord commented they have done countless audio shows using the Ultima Integrated and have never had an issue with the remote’s range under normal circumstances. A range of up to 8 meters is considered normal.
In use, the amplifier typically consumes 45 Watts and becomes only mildly warm. In standby mode, it consumes just 1 W and can, therefore, be left in this mode at all times if desired. The amplifier is available in Black and Silver (as reviewed). As standard, it comes complete with Integra Legs, which emphasize the amplifier’s beautiful industrial look. If desired, these legs can also be substituted for side blocks, for a more classic look.
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